What are the limitations of laser cutting bending parts in material thickness?
Publish Time: 2024-06-03
As an advanced processing technology, laser cutting bending parts has shown excellent performance and wide application in the field of material processing. However, in actual operation, laser cutting also has certain limitations in material thickness.
First, the thickness limit of laser cutting is mainly affected by the laser power. The higher the laser power, the greater the thickness of the material that can be cut. For example, when a 500W laser cutting machine cuts carbon steel, the maximum thickness is usually limited to about 6mm; while a 3000W laser cutting machine can cut carbon steel up to 20mm thick. The maximum thickness of laser cutting will also be different for different materials such as stainless steel, aluminum plate and copper plate.
Secondly, the type and nature of the material will also affect the thickness limit of laser cutting. Different materials have different characteristics such as laser absorption rate and reflectivity, so the cutting thickness will also be subject to different restrictions. For example, the cutting of stainless steel mainly depends on the laser power, while the cutting of carbon steel depends more on oxygen combustion.
In addition, the thickness limit of laser cutting is also affected by the cutting speed. Generally speaking, the faster the cutting speed, the shorter the laser heating time for the material, and the cutting thickness will also be reduced accordingly. Therefore, in actual operation, it is necessary to find a balance between cutting speed and cutting thickness.
In order to break through the limitations of laser cutting on material thickness, some measures can be taken. For example, increasing laser power, selecting suitable cutting materials, controlling cutting speed, using gas assist, and changing the optical path of the laser cutting machine. These measures can improve the cutting thickness and cutting quality of laser cutting to a certain extent.
In summary, laser cutting bending parts has certain limitations on material thickness, but these limitations can be broken through by adjusting laser power, selecting suitable cutting materials, and controlling cutting speed. In practical applications, it is necessary to select appropriate laser cutting machines and processing parameters according to specific processing requirements.
